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NAME
Yorkshire Air Museum
OTHER NAMES
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
ADDRESS
Halifax Way, Elvington, York YO41 4AU, United Kingdom
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About Yorkshire Air Museum
Also known by the name, Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial, the museum lies in Elvington, York. It was the spot of the former RAF Elvington airfield, a Second World War RAF Bomber Command station. In the mid-1980s, it was first opened for the general public as an aviation museum and memorial. Noted to be one of the largest independent air museums in Britain, its construction was initiated in 1983 and 3 years later it was up and ready to be operated as a museum. Currently, in 2021, Barbara George is handling the responsibility of director at the museum.
How To Reach Yorkshire Air Museum
The museum is situated on the edge of the City of York. It can be found towards the southeast and just a few notes from the main A64 dual carriageway. Its postcode for satellite navigation is YO41 4AU.
Personal vehical
If the visitor is taking the road A19 they will need to head towards York. Further as they come near the York Outer Bypass /A64, they will have to trail the Brown information signs for the Air Museum that can be seen around the bypass headed for the route A1079 (Hull). Further, the visitor will need to continue along the route B1228 with the signs to the Museum along Elvington Lane for 2 miles.
Bus Service
Bus services are available from York City Centre and the Railway Station from Monday to Friday. One can catch Direct Bus Service X36 to reach there.
Fly-In
Pilots can also fly to YAM. They'll find the huge runway at Elvington Airfield right next door. In case someone wants to fly in they'll need to contact the authority directly via their website.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Yorkshire Air Museum
- In an entire Europe, it is only the existing Allied Air Forces Memorial. The memorial is dedicated to all allied air forces personnel, predominantly those who dedicated their services to the Royal Air Force during World War II.
- It has been included as an accredited museum under the Arts Council accreditation scheme.
- Aviation enthusiasts can also purchase a number of gifts from their official website.
- Being a registered charity (No. 516766), the museum is devoted to showcasing the history of aviation.
- An interesting point to be noted is that some of the buildings and hangars housed in the 20-acres of parkland site of the air museum and memorial are listed on the statutory lists maintained by Historic England in England.
- Several annual events are held by the museum every year that includes various areas including general attraction, entertainment area, educational as well as academic events. The yearly Allied Air Forces Memorial Day is held in September.
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